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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.50, 395.38 and 170.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.50, 395.38 and 170.07 is: 234.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.50 : 395.38 = 170.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.50/395.38 = 170.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.50x = 395.38 × 170.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.50x = 67,242.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,242.28/286.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.70

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